When it comes to staging training events, you want to make the best impression with a top-notch business training room. With the selection of employee training rooms on the market today, you will be sure to find a space that not only provides the essentials of what you need, but manages to wow your new colleagues as well.

Searching for a training room requires a few basics to get the ball rolling. You'll want to have a clear idea of what you need to narrow down your search.

1. Know the number of employees and meeting facilitators that will utilize the employee training room.

2. Make note of any special equipment you will require. Examples might include an LCD projector, television, VCR/DVD player or videoconferencing equipment.

3. Consider just how much time you will need the room. Because many business training room centers rent by the hour, setting a definite time parameter can save your company money.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Rent a training room anywhere in the world with a meeting room rental company

Several companies specialize in renting business training rooms in various places around the globe. Most of these are full-service operations, offering audio/visual equipment, office supplies and catering options, in addition to the standard room rental.

I recommend: Training Rooms 4 Rent and the Access Event Network have locations throughout the United States and Canada. Regus has a more global focus, offering office training rooms in more than 70 countries. All three of these companies can handle groups of just about any size for as long as you need them, but be sure to book early.

Consider a hotel that offers business training rooms

For a more cost-effective alternative to a rental agency, look into local hotels with banquet and meeting rooms. This option can provide all the perks of a bigger room rental company without the strain on your company purse.

I recommend: Nearly all of the major hotel chains offer banquet and meeting room rentals. If your room rental is for more than a day, there's a good chance you may also get a discount on hotel rooms for your attendees as well. Check out Wyndham Hotels and Radisson, two worldwide chains that have training rooms for rent at many of their locations.

Find an expert in office training room rental

With so many options in new hire training rooms, the array of services and prices can be overwhelming. If you're finding yourself lost among the paperwork and details of trying to rent a training room, you might want to hire a professional to do the legwork for you.

I recommend: The experts at Total Coordination Professionals have locations worldwide and can assist you in finding the perfect new hire training room for your business. Training Solutions is a group of seasoned consultants who can not only recommend the best spot to conduct your training, but can also advise on the ins and outs of proper training, management and speaking.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Don't count out community centers, city halls and even restaurants. Many of these locations offer rental space that can easily serve as your next business training room.
• •  Always read the fine print. Most larger training room rental facilities charge extra for phone calls, photocopies or assistance from their in-house staff.